A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

Some vessels do not have to be surveyed. Depending on the type of vessel, you may need to apply for approval to operate.

On the evening of 29 May 2022, a commercial fishing vessel was on a voyage from Mackay to Cairns when the master noticed an auxiliary engine alarm. Upon lifting the engine room hatch, the master saw smoke and an orange glow and the engine room subsequently caught fire. The master quickly made the decision that they would not be able to fight the fire without jeopardising their safety and abandoned ship. An SMS risk assessment on appropriate crewing on a voyage greater than 12 hours duration should be undertaken in these situations.

In this edition we explain how to complete a shaft survey report, tell you about changes to MARS, changes to surveyor identity cards and much more.

AMSA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023 annual conference of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (MLAANZ), 4-6 October.

Residual current devices minimise the risk of a person receiving an electric shock or being electrocuted when using plug-in electrical equipment on board vessels.

Marine Order 503 (Certificates of survey – national law) 2018 (MO503) outlines when a domestic commercial vessel (DCV) needs a certificate of survey, and related survey requirements. These requirements help ensure that commercial vessels operating in Australia are safe and seaworthy.

Learn your options for fulfilling the mandatory requirement to hold a first aid certificate or equivalent when applying for a domestic certificate of competency.

AMSA approved training organisations delivering Continued competence (Certificate of Safety Training) (COST).

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

A marine notice provides important safety related information, general guidance and details about upcoming changes to legislation to the shipping and maritime community.

A unique identifier—also sometimes called a unique vessel identifier—is like a number plate for your vessel.

We are Australia’s national maritime safety regulator for domestic commercial vessels that operate within Australian waters.

Our scholarship program supports the development of skills in the maritime industry and builds our brand as an employer of choice.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.